AI evaluation and inference engineering
Measure AI systems, not vibes.
Framing an opportunity, defining success, comparing complete systems, and choosing on evidence rather than on model names.
Two ways in: learn the method, or see it applied to practical system decisions.
1 · Understand the opportunityStart with the business problem
Clarify the desired outcome, the users, and the constraints before choosing anything to measure.
2 · Evaluate complete optionsCompare systems, not model names
Define success, then measure whole system combinations against the same criteria.
3 · Choose the best fitDecide on evidence and trade-offs
Understand each option's strengths, weaknesses, and limits before selecting one.
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